Technology Development Intern (Part-Time/Hybrid/Temporary) - Office of Technology Management

Position Summary

The intern will work part-time, defined as no more than 30 hours per week, through the duration of the internship, which will last at least 10 weeks but no longer than 26 weeks. The intern will work part-time in the Office of Technology Management (OTM) at WashU. During this time, the intern will support the Technology Development function, which includes the WashU Gap Fund program operated by OTM and the OTM Expert-in-Residence (XiR) program. Through these activities, the intern will play an important role in the successful operation of the supported programs by completing various assigned tasks. Moreover, the intern will gain insight into the operations of a university technology transfer office and the commercialization of research discoveries and technologies developed through academic research. Additionally, the intern will develop and demonstrate transferable skills to make them more competitive in the job market.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participating in office meetings, team meetings, and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
• Preparing, updating, and maintaining standard operating procedure (SOP) documents for the Technology Development function and associated programs.
• Entering activity data about the Gap Fund program into the Cayuse database.
• Entering and managing information about Gap Fund projects in the Cayuse database.
• Screening the WashU intellectual property portfolio to identify promising candidates for Gap Fund support.
• Preparing preliminary assessments of proposed Gap Fund projects.
• Researching topics and collecting data necessary to evaluate proposed Gap Fund projects.
• Reviewing pitch decks for proposed Gap Fund projects to identify and recommend opportunities to improve them.
• Identifying and soliciting (e.g., typically via email) potential participants in ad hoc Gap Fund project evaluation panels.
• Consolidating feedback from participants in ad hoc Gap Fund evaluation panels.
• Preparing drafts of proposed scopes of work for Gap Fund projects.
• Providing support and assistance to active Gap Fund projects.
• Collecting outcomes data for completed Gap Fund projects.
• Identifying and soliciting (e.g., typically via email) potential experts for the XiR program.
• Engaging faculty members to encourage their participation in the XiR program.
• Providing technical assistance to faculty to help them prepare applications and proposals for grants to further development, de-risk, and mature promising technologies to help advance them towards commercialization.
• Participating in departmental activities and meetings, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

Any of the following educational backgrounds would greatly enhance the capability of an intern to effectively perform the job:

• Master’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM discipline
• Pursuing a graduate degree in a STEM discipline with a bachelor’s degree in business management, entrepreneurship, marketing, or another relevant field
• Majoring in an undergraduate bachelor’s program in a STEM discipline with minor in business management, entrepreneurship, marketing, or another relevant field
• Majoring in an undergraduate bachelor’s program in business management, entrepreneurship, or marketing with a minor in a STEM discipline

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are particularly desirable in a candidate:

• Experience applying (or an understanding of) various technology commercialization related planning and analysis tools and concepts such as intellectual property, the technology readiness level (TRL) scale, business model canvas, value proposition, minimum viable product (MVP), minimum feature set (MFS), and competitive advantage
• Basic understanding of technology transfer and commercialization
• Understanding of project management methods
• Understanding of product management and new product development methods
• Skill using various Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skill conducting web searches, applying artificial intelligence tools, and using other information gathering resources
• Ability to rapidly learn new information in unfamiliar fields
• Ability to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to manage details

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Written Communication

Grade

G03-H